What question did this study set out to answer?

Identify the social connection needs and barriers faced by older veteran men.

January 24, 2026

‘The loneliness on a daily basis is the toughest part’: a qualitative exploration of older veteran men’s social connection needs and barriers

Key Points

Identify the social connection needs and barriers faced by older veteran men.
Qualitative exploration of social connection experiences
Interviews with older veteran men
Analysis of identified needs and barriers
Older veteran men have diverse social connection needs
Report various barriers in achieving social connections
Findings suggest the need for tailored interventions to improve support

Abstract

Older Veteran men report heterogeneous and unique social connection needs and barriers for which they struggle to find support. These findings can guide development of multidimensional, flexible interventions to improve social connection in older Veteran men.

‘The loneliness on a daily basis is the toughest part’: a qualitative exploration of older veteran men’s social connection needs and barriers

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